Castlegregory Golf Links
Dr Arthur Spring routed Castlegregory across a slim spit of dune land on the Dingle Peninsula, hemmed by Lough Gill on one side and Brandon Bay on the other. It is a nine hole links of about 5,876 yards and par 68 over two circuits, modest in length but rich in setting, with Mount Brandon and the Maharees framing nearly every shot.
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The verdict
Castlegregory is one of the great quiet pleasures of Irish links golf. Laid out by Dr Arthur Spring on a narrow finger of dunes between the freshwater Lough Gill and the Atlantic at Brandon Bay, it is a nine hole course that asks to be played twice, and the second loop never feels repetitive because the wind has usually swung the holes into new shapes.
Nobody travels to Kerry for Castlegregory alone, and that is the point. It is the perfect companion round to the heavyweight links nearby, a relaxed, scenic two hour walk where the views of Mount Brandon and the Maharees do as much work as the golf. For a group pacing a Kerry trip, an afternoon here is a tonic between the rigors of Tralee and Ballybunion.
Castlegregory Golf Links at a glance
- Opened
- Arthur Spring links
- Designer
- Dr Arthur Spring
- Type
- Nine hole links
- Par
- 68
- Yardage
- About 5,876 yds
- Green fee
- From about €35
Designer, layout and yardage verified June 2026 from Castlegregory Golf Links and leading course databases: a nine hole links of about 5,876 yards playing to par 68 over eighteen, designed by Dr Arthur Spring. Indicative visitor fees have recently sat around €35 for nine holes and €55 for eighteen (indicative, 2026); rates move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The charm of Castlegregory is how natural it feels. The fairways tumble through low dunes and marram, the greens are small and true, and there is almost no artifice to the routing. With water close on both flanks, accuracy off the tee matters more than power, and the prevailing wind off Brandon Bay turns even the shorter holes into a proper examination of ball flight.
Several one shotters and short par 4s reward the player who can flight the ball low and run it onto firm links turf. The greens sit gently in the land rather than perched above it, so the ground game is always in play, and the better score usually goes to whoever keeps the ball under the wind and out of the rushes.
It is not long and it is not famous, but Castlegregory is honest, scenic links golf of the kind that is getting harder to find. Pair it with the marquee Kerry courses and it becomes the round your group remembers for the setting rather than the scorecard.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome seven days; advance booking strongly recommended, especially in summer |
| Green fee | Recently around €35 for nine holes and €55 for eighteen (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the golf links directly or via your trip planner; tee sheets are tight in high season |
| On the day | Walking links; a quiet, friendly club where pace and links etiquette are expected |
| Getting there | Stradbally near Castlegregory, about 40 minutes from Tralee on the Dingle Peninsula |
| Best months | May to September for the driest, firmest links conditions and the long Kerry evenings |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the club and course databases; figures are indicative and change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers fold Castlegregory into a wider Kerry tour and base themselves in Tralee or out on the Dingle Peninsula, both within easy reach of the course and full of guesthouses, hotels and seafood worth the detour. Dingle town itself makes a lively, characterful base for an evening or two.
For a links focused trip, a base around Tralee puts Castlegregory, Tralee and the Ballybunion courses within a comfortable drive, with Killarney and the Ring of Kerry a short run to the south.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Castlegregory Golf Links.
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Castlegregory Golf Links questions
Who designed Castlegregory and what is it like?
Castlegregory Golf Links was laid out by Dr Arthur Spring as a nine hole links on a narrow strip of dunes between Lough Gill and Brandon Bay on the Dingle Peninsula. It is a natural, scenic links of about 5,876 yards playing to par 68 over eighteen holes.
What is the par and length of Castlegregory?
Castlegregory plays to par 68 over eighteen holes at about 5,876 yards, taking in the nine hole links twice. It is modest in length but exposed to the wind off Brandon Bay.
How much does it cost to play Castlegregory?
Indicative visitor green fees have recently sat around €35 for nine holes and €55 for eighteen (indicative, 2026). Rates change with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Castlegregory?
Yes. Castlegregory welcomes visitors seven days a week, though advance booking is strongly recommended in summer when the tee sheet fills quickly.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, layout and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.